Write questions to these answers

1) ___________________________________________________?

Franchising means granting a formal right to the manufacturer, wholesaler or retailer to produce or to sell the company's goods or services.

2) ____________________________________________________?

Yes, this way of doing business is widely used in the market economy.

3) ___________________________________________________?

Yes, the banks give loans to businessmen in Great Britain.

4) ___________________________________________________?

Yes, it is a simple way of starting business.

5) ___________________________________________________?

For a stable company it is a good way of expanding markets.

6) ___________________________________________________?

The number of franchises in Russia does not exceed two dozen.

7) ___________________________________________________?

History of franching in Russia dates back to 1993.

8) ___________________________________________________?

Franchising is used by such companies as chain of shoe stores "Ekonika", fast food "Rostics", "Teremok", "Russkiye bliny", "Niam-Niam", filling stations LUKoil, TNK

9) ___________________________________________________?

No, according to Russian laws, brand name can't be transferred.

10) ___________________________________________________?

Laws on franchising should be passed.

Fill in the words from the box.

Таблица 16

promoted expanding reliable volume of sales franchisee franchisor

1) You can't start a small business without _______________ partners.

2) After launching a new brand the company is expecting to double________.

3) One of the advantages of franchising is an opportunity to use a ________brand.

4) For a stable company franchising is a good way of markets.

5) The company which buys a license is called________________.

6) The company which sells a license is called _______________.

Fill in the words from the box

Таблица 17

business franchising franchisees shows guarantee figures functioning dropping growth frachise

The Australian Franchise Federation (AFF) presented a new survey that shows a continuing boom in the (1) _________sector over the past year. The federation's annual survey of franchised (2) _________shows the sector continued to grow at 15 per cent, a level that has continued since end of the last recession in the early 1990s. The federation's chairman Bill Hawke said, "These are encouraging (3) ____________. The prospects of the franchising business are very promising. “There are believed to be more than 300 franchise systems in Australia, including some big global names.

The report (4) ________that the most popular businesses for (5) ________ continue retail outlets. However, other service businesses are also showing strong (6) ________. One area the federation thinks is likely to take off over the next few years is property and building services. The survey also shows that the cost of getting into a franchise is (7)________. The average start-up cost for a franchise is believed to be about A1$ 120,000 - down from A $135,000 last year. Business consultant Francine Gordon says that many small business owners do not understand the basic (8) ___________ of the business. Gordon says that seven out of ten small business fail within five years. “With franchising, the (9) ________ of failure are lower, because a good franchise can provide a strong business model for (10) _________to follow, "she says". "A franchise is not a (11) ____________ of success, but it certainly helps."

VOCABULARY

Retail outlets —розничные магазины

Property - собственность

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Job search

Job search is a long process which needs lots of time and effort. You can't start it without a resume. You present the most important information about yourself in it: your background, your work experience, skills and special knowledge. You should write your objective too, that is what position you are aiming at.

With your resume drawn you start direct research. You study business magazines and newspapers and look for the companies that regularly hire in your field. You can send your resume to these companies. Employment and recruitment agencies are aimed at assisting you in finding a job.

State employment agencies are funded by state labour departments. The most effective way to use their services is to visit the local office.

Only employment agencies and some recruitment agencies will actively market you to a larger number of companies. The most part of recruitment agencies only-present the credentials on the existing position.

It is useful to visit job fairs and career days, ask your family, relatives, friends, neighbours and acquaintances to help you in job search.

You can use web pages on Internet, such as www. jobs, ru or www. hro.ru and other special web sites.

Interview is an important part in your job search. It is important to make a good impression and to wear proper clothes. Make sure your shoes are clean, well polished and in good condition. Don't fiddle with your hair, your hands or your clothes, don't cross the arms. Sit up straight. Keep long hair under control, don't wear too much jewelry. Try to keep eye contact with the key person in the meeting. It is not proper to ask about the salary at the first interview or criticize your former boss or company. It is not recommended to discuss personal or financial problems with the representative of the company. It is important assure the company representatives that you are the right person for the position.

If you are offered a position, you can negotiate the offer and ask about your salary. As you can see, the process of job search is rather difficult, but it can be a rewarding too if you get the position which you have been dreaming about.

VOCABULARY

to present - представлять

work experience — опыт работы

objective - цель

to draw - составлять

to hire - нанимать на работу

employment agency - агентство по трудоустройству

recruitment agency - агентство по набору персонала

credentials - документы

proper - соответствующий

jewelry - драгоценности

to fiddle - вертеть в руках, играть